Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…the state—and the ways in which these two systems of definition, one based in law and legislation, the other in family tradition and community practice, are frequently in conflict. Terminology…
The White Paper 1969
…be sold by the band or its members Transfer responsibility for Indian affairs from the federal government to the province and integrate these services into those provided to other Canadian…
Powley Case
…the historical time frame of a right must be after European contact, but before the Crown had effective control over the community in question. For example, while the Crown may…
Ipperwash Crisis
…Mongrel Media: Thornhill, Ont, 2006. 90 min. Sources Used Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, “Background of Ipperwash.” https://www.cbc.ca/news2/background/ipperwash/ Canadian Press,“Ontario Set to Give Up Ipperwash.” CBC News. 1 March 2010. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ontario-set-to-give-up-ipperwash-1.892907 Ipperwash…
Guerin Case
…time, the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club was looking for land for its golf course. The Club approached the Department of Indian Affairs (DIA) in the hopes of leasing 162…
Sparrow Case
…to exercise what they deemed to be their inherent and unextinguished right to maintain their culture and ways of life, particularly in relation to fishing. In 1984, Musqueam band member…
Indian Homemakers’ Association of British Columbia
…1995. 78. McLellan. Laura. “History of the BC Indian Homemakers Association.” BA Dissertation, University of British Columbia, 2005 Moran, Bridget. Stoney Creek Woman, Sai’k;uz Ts;eke: The Story of Mary John….
Aboriginal Title
…dropped out or refused to participate based on their belief that the process simply extinguishes title in favour of government and big business interests, allowing them to continue developing lands…
Constitution Act, 1982 Section 35
…What is Section 35 of the Constitution Act? Section 35 is the part of the Constitution Act that recognizes and affirms Aboriginal rights. The Canadian government did not initially…
Gustafsen Lake
…campaigns, and successful efforts to spread misinformation about the Sundancers. The media were strategically excluded from all but official RCMP accounts of events, resulting in highly skewed reporting. Supporters of…
